How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH012 - 'rankingWeight' '&2' unknown (&1)

ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH - ES-CDS/ABAP: Validation of domain @Search

• Message number: 012

• Message text: 'rankingWeight' '&2' unknown (&1)

What causes this issue?

Value &V1& indicated for @Search.ranking is not valid.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check for typographical errors, and use one of the allowed values:
#HIGH, #MEDIUM, #LOW.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH012 - 'rankingWeight' '&2' unknown (&1) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH012 typically indicates an issue related to the ranking weight in a search scenario, particularly when using the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search functionalities. This error suggests that the system encountered an unknown ranking weight value during a search operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Ranking Weight: The ranking weight specified in the search configuration or query is not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, a misconfiguration, or an outdated reference.
  Missing Configuration: The ranking weight may not be defined in the relevant search configuration or may have been deleted or modified without proper updates to the search settings.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or search configuration that affect how ranking weights are defined or used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the search configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the ranking weight specified in the error message is correctly defined and exists in